Assistant Professor / Associate Professor of Finance

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About Westfield State University:

In 1839, Westfield State University was founded on the ideals of Horace Mann who sought to improve society through education. We were the first public education institution without barrier to race, gender or economic class. The spirit of innovative thinking and social responsibility is forged in a curriculum of liberal arts and professional studies contributing to the development of knowledge, skills, and character essential for students to become responsible leaders and engaged citizens.

Westfield State is a highly residential campus with approximately 55% of our 3,100 full-time undergraduate students living on campus. The campus is ideally situated on the edge of the Berkshire Mountains in western Massachusetts just 30 minutes from the thriving cultural centers of Springfield, Northampton, and Amherst with a selection of museums, theater, collegiate and minor league sports, hiking trails, and restaurants. The University is within 1.5 hours of Boston and Albany and within 3 hours of New York City and the Green Mountain range of Vermont.

Thank You for Your Interest in Becoming a Westfield State Community Member

You are welcome here. You can advance your career and make a difference here. We invite you to bring your whole self and talents to Westfield State University. The University seeks applicants whose record of teaching, student advising, research, and administration positions them to contribute to the everyday practice of our institutional values.

Our Values

Westfield State commits to values that strengthen a common bond among all members of our community and promotes a rich campus environment.

• Embrace Diversity - We treat all members of our community with dignity and respect.
• Maintain Excellence and Integrity - We maintain excellence and integrity in all that we do.
• Collaborate with Each Other - We make decisions in a transparent and collaborative manner.
• Provide Accessible Education - We commit to providing an accessible, affordable public higher education for all.
• Build a Strong Community - We are inclusive and ensure equity, supporting the personal development of all community members, and embracing multiple perspectives.
• Engage the Outside Community - We support civic engagement in local, regional, and global initiatives.

Job Description:

Campus Title: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor of Finance
State Job Title: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor
Department: Accounting and Finance
Job Code: HA3200 / HA3100
FLSA Status: Exempt
Funding: 7115-0100
Bargaining Unit: MSCA
Job Type: Full-time, Tenure Track
Timeframe: Academic Calendar
Shift: TBD
Regular Days Off: Saturday and Sunday
Supervision Received: Reports to the chair of the Department of Finance
Supervision Exercised: None
Salary: $110,000.00-$120,000.00 (Salary commensurate to education and experience)

General Statement of Duties:

Westfield State University (WSU) department of Accounting and Finance invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Finance beginning in the Fall of 2026. The selected candidate will teach courses in Financial Management, Advanced Financial Management, Personal Financial Planning, and Wealth Management as needed. In addition to teaching, faculty provide advising to students, support student events and clubs, engage in research and scholarship, and participate in service activities for the department and university.

In 2024, WSU opened a Finance/Data Analytics lab that provides almost $500,000 of hardware and software to support experiential exercises in portfolio management and market dynamics, and gives students access to tools widely used by industry professionals. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help build out the finance curriculum and co-curriculum to leverage these resources. In addition, faculty have access to Bloomberg to further their own research.

Accounting and Finance is a growing department, with several new initiatives planned. In addition, Westfield State University was recognized as a College of Distinction for its Business Programs in 2023-2024.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include but not limited to:
Essential:

• Provide instruction in both an in-classroom and online environment, typically managing a 4-4 class load (usually 12 credits per semester)
• Design and revise finance course curricula
• Perform service to the university and department through activities such as committees, campus activities, and other opportunities
• Cultivate curricular partnerships with existing programs in Management, Marketing, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science and other areas
• Advise students for course selection and academic/career goals
• Engage in ongoing scholarly activity

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. at the time of application (ABD will be considered) preferably from an AACSB-accredited college or university
• Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary department

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior teaching experience at the college level
• Demonstrated record of continuing scholarship
• Professional experience in the finance industry
• Desire to develop and teach future course offerings broadly related to the field
• Ability to engage with themes of race, class, gender, indigeneity, and historically marginalized communities in their teaching, service, and/or scholarship

In response to the Presidential proclamation, issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship.

Additional Information:

Salary:

Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the Department of Higher Education's webpage .

Employee Benefits:

Benefits are an important component of an employee's total compensation package.

• Health Insurance: Westfield State offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month, coverage is effective immediately.
• Retirement: the MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution.
• Tuition Waivers & Discounts: eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities.
• Paid Time Off: employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.
• Additional information regarding employee benefits is available on the University's Benefits & Wellness webpage .

Disability Accommodations

Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.

Background Check

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.

Application Instructions:

An online application is required. A complete application includes:

• Cover Letter*
• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial copy of transcripts of highest degree
• Statement of teaching philosophy with areas for continuing scholarship
• Contact information for three reference letter providers**

Notes:

* In your cover letter please include the ways in which you would advance diversity and inclusion in your classroom and at the university.

** Contact information for three reference letter providers should be completed on the reference form. Applicants that are using Interfolio for an existing confidential letter of recommendation should provide the Interfolio based email address (e.g. ref1@interfolio.com).

Application deadline: Review of applications will begin November 1, 2025. The job will remain open until finalists have been selected.

NOTE: If you need assistance completing your application please contact our online Help Desk . The link to the help desk can be found at the top of the page via Contact Us.
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